Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud admits he was close to joining Everton during the summer transfer window but hinted his future could lie back in France. The 31-year-old has been with the Gunners since joining from Montpellier in 2012, and his future came under some speculation during the most rece...

Ian Wright has claimed that Romelu Lukaku is on the road to greatness at Manchester United. The Red Devils signed the Belgium international in a £75m deal from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer transfer window. Lukaku opted to move to Manchester United ahead of a potential switch to his...

Arsenal want to sign winger Ademola Lookman from Everton in the January transfer window, according to reports in the British media. The Sun is reporting that the Gunners are keen on making a move for the 19-year-old in the mid-season window as Arsene Wenger looks to bolster the firepower in his s...

Arsenal are reportedly considering a January transfer window move for Everton winger Ademola Lookman as they seek to bolster their attack. Arsene Wenger is planning for life potentially without both Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott, with Lookman emerging as a serious contender to come in this wint...

Chelsea will rival Tottenham for the signature of Everton midfielder Ross Barkley in the January transfer window, according to reports in the British media. The Daily Mirror is reporting that both of the London clubs will try and sign the midfielder from the Toffees in the winter transfer window....

The latest transfer rumours from around the world. Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper. Here are today's top five emerg...

Romelu Lukaku will continue to improve at Manchester United and develop some of the qualities that Harry Kane currently possesses, Tony Gale has claimed. The Red Devils signed Lukaku in a £75m deal from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer transfer window to bolster Jose Mourinho’s attacki...

Everton manager Ronald Koeman admits there was an agreement on deadline day with Chelsea to sell Ross Barkley. Deadline day has come and gone, and all the latest deals and potential deals can be found here, but there's plenty brewing in the market as clubs begin to look toward January. Spurs set...

Ross Barkley, 23, can leave Everton for free in three months. Chelsea and Tottenham will battle for Ross Barkley in January, the Mirror reports. For more on Barkley, as well as other rumours, check out Transfer Talk by clicking here.

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I'm really pleased that Idrissa has signed a new deal at the club, Allardyce said. He's been terrific since I've been here and it's fantastic for the club.

The players will understand each other better and I think talking amongst each other is a value that is not emphasised as much as it should be, said Allardyce. Understanding each other as people, not just as footballers, to get that relationship.